Medical Surgical Registered Nurse / RN

Emory•Atlanta, GA

14h

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is hiring a full-time RN Clinician for its Medical Surgical department, working 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. for 36 hours. The RN Clinician provides safe, effective, independent nursing care for a particular patient population, using clinical knowledge, research, experience, and the Synergy Model for Care to personalize care for patients and families as clinical situations change. The clinician serves as a resource to colleagues and advocates for patients and families. The role includes assessing patients, developing and adjusting care plans with patient and family input, documenting care, identifying learning needs, delegating according to acuity and team competency, and collaborating with interdisciplinary care partners. The clinician may take on Charge Nurse responsibilities, precept staff or students, participate in shared governance and practice improvement, and contribute to evidence-based policy and care improvements. Strong communication, conflict resolution, cultural awareness, confidentiality, psychological safety, and ongoing professional development are expected. Applicants must meet one of the listed nursing education and experience pathways and hold an unencumbered Georgia-approved RN license and BLS certification. An active compact/multistate license is required within 60 days of hire for virtual care activities involving multistate practice. Additional certifications may be required depending on department and specialty. Physical demands include lifting and carrying, standing and walking, and close eye work. Work may involve exposure to clinical and environmental hazards, use of personal protective equipment, shift work, and travel.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure BSN program and either 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years or recent completion of a re-entry nursing program; alternatively, graduate of an accredited prelicensure ADN program with at least two years of recent nursing experience within the past five years.
Valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing license approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
For virtual care activities that may include multistate practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire. Employees in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
BLS certification.
If assigned to a WOC department, completion of an accredited WOC Nursing Education program within 12 months of entering the role.
ACLS or PALS may be required after hire for certain departments; additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, standing and walking, and close eye work.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, independent nursing care using the nursing process.
Perform thorough patient assessments and recognize how nursing care affects outcomes.
Develop and implement patient care plans with patient and family input, adjusting plans as needed.
Document care accurately and efficiently in electronic and physical records.
Identify patient and family learning needs and recommend appropriate resources.
Delegate care appropriately based on patient acuity and team member competency.
Work effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and family care partners.
Take on developing leadership responsibilities, including Charge Nurse duties when assigned.
Precept staff or students, including serving as a designated preceptor.
Identify potential policy revisions based on evidence-based research.
Participate in unit-based shared governance or practice council activities and raise workflow, equipment, or practice issues affecting patient care.
Use strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
Recognize cultural differences and individualize care accordingly.
Maintain the confidentiality of patient and organizational information.
Support open communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture.
Pursue professional growth and apply evidence-based practice in daily care.
Collect, report, and analyze data to improve care and meet organizational standards.
Participate in surveys, interviews, and other improvement activities.
Meet core standards, including performance, mandatory education, and annual competency requirements.